ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Communications
Shri Devusinh Chauhan releases Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of PIN Code
The Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan has released Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of PIN Code, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat today. He also launched the e-Passbook which is a feature for the account holders of POSB schemes. It will provide following services through an online webpage -
- Balance enquiry – will be launched for all the schemes
- Mini statement – will be launched for SB, PPF and SSA to start with
- Full statement – will not be available on launch. The same will be introduced later
The link for the webpage will be available on India Post website i.e. www.indiapost.gov.in and IPPB website www.ippbonline.com. The same will also be available through the PostInfo app of the department in the coming days.
Benefits of the same will be -
- No need to visit the Post Office to print the Passbook to know the balance or transactions saving a lot of manual work.
- The same can be accessed any time during the day and even on holidays.
- No need to have separate Internet Banking credentials or the Mobile Banking app.
- Simple and user-friendly webpage providing an enhanced customer experience.
- Free of cost.
- The statement can be downloaded for reference.
‘PLI Mobile Training App’ was also launched by the Minister which will not only provide online training but also facilitate conducting of online licentiate examination. This App contains training material in audio/visual mode and also a book which is a handy compilation of training material.
Shri Devusinh Chauhan also virtually inaugurated newly constructed Post Office buildings of Vav & Sami Sub Post Office, Parcel Packaging Unit, Navrangpura Head Post. The packaging facility will be available at very reasonable rates to the customers coming to Navrangpura Head Post Office to book parcels.
PIB Headquarters
Chennai SSC announces recruitment for 1351 Vacancies
Staff Selection Commission  is going to conduct Recruitment to 230 Categories of Posts with 1351 vacancies  for different Ministries/Department/ Organisations of the Government of India through Phase VII/2019 Selection Posts in the Computer Based Examination  Mode. Detailed advertisement along with eligibility criteria, terms & conditions and application format etc. is available on the Commission’s website ssc.nic.in and Southern Regional Office website sscsr.gov.in
The above said Advertisement includes 17 Categories of Posts with 67 vacancies in respect of SSC . Chennai. This comprises of 9 Graduate Level, 5 Higher Secondary Level and 3 Matric Level Posts.
Fee is exempted for all women candidates and candidates belonging to SC/ST/ESM/PwD  categories eligible for reservation as per Government Orders.
Eligible candidates may apply online through the website of the Commission ssc.nic.in from 6th August, 2019 till 31st August, 2019 . The said examination is tentatively scheduled to be held from 14.10.2019 to 18.10.2019. according to the press release issued by Shri. K. Nagaraja. Regional Director. SSC, Chennai.
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces The Valedictory Session of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention and Confers Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards
Collective Power and Potential of Indian Diaspora Would be A Force-Multiplier in The Nation’s Inclusive Development: President Murmu
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the valedictory session of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention and conferred Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Awards today  at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Addressing the gathering, the President said that the Indian Diaspora today has become an important and unique force in the global system. It has grown into an energetic and confident community in every region, and is making stellar contributions to world affairs in leadership positions. Our Diaspora has exhibited extraordinary dedication and hard work, and has overcome many challenges to achieve excellence in all walks of life – including art, literature, politics, sports, business, academics, philanthropy, science and technology.
The President said that over the last two decades, the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention has served as a unique platform to enable fruitful engagement between the Government, people of India and the Diaspora.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards symbolise the nation’s highest recognition of the Diaspora members for their contributions to India and in their home countries. These awards are significant as they not only show our appreciation and acknowledgment of the achievements of the Pravasis, but also reflect our faith in their resolve to keep India’s flag flying high in the world.
Referring the theme of this year’s Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention - “Diaspora: Reliable Partners for India’s Progress in Amrit Kaal”, the President said that it reflects India’s desire to make its Diaspora a partner in the achievement of its national developmental goals. She said that in the next 25 years, India is going to embark on an ambitious journey of collective hard-work, sacrifice and intensive development to transform into a self-reliant world leader by 2047, when we would be celebrating the centenary of our independence.
The President said that the collective power and potential of the Indian Diaspora would be a force-multiplier in the nation’s inclusive development. She urged each and every member of the Diaspora family to become a full partner in this journey. She said that they can contribute with their energy, experience, ideas, business acumen, investments, technical expertise and knowledge sharing, to enhance our capacities to fulfill the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The President said that the call of the soil of the Motherland is something that transcends the barriers of time and distance. While the Indian Diaspora has built enriching and productive lives in their adopted homes in different corners of the world, they would always hold a special place in our hearts: not only as extended family members, but as responsible stakeholders in India’s development.
Please click here to see the President's Speech -
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India scales several unprecedented peaks
Active Caseload falls below 5 lakhs
Total Recoveries cross 80 lakhs, Cumulative Tests cross 12 crores
India has crossed several landmark milestones in its collective fight against the global pandemic. The active caseload of India has fallen under the 5 lakh mark for the first time after 106 days. Today, the total burden of active cases is pegged at 4,94,657. It was 4,96,988 on 28th July. With this, the Active Caseload stands at 5.73% of the total positive cases.
This also indicates a sustained trend of declining active cases in the country. It assumes higher significance in the context of several countries across the globe reporting a surge in the number of new cases.
This landmark achievement has been made possible by the Centre's sustained, graded and targeted strategies, their effective implementation by the States/UTs, dedicated and selfless service of doctors and all other COVID-19 warriors.
27 States/UTs have less than 20,000 active cases.
Just 8 States/UTs have more than 20,000 cases; two states  have active cases more than 50,000.
44,281 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours while 50,326 active cases have recovered in this period. This is the 39th Day of daily recoveries exceeding the daily new cases.
Total Recoveries have thus also risen in the corresponding period along with the difference between Total Recoveries and Total Active Cases.
The Total Recoveries have crossed the 80L mark. The number of total recoveries as on date is 80,13,783. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases has widened 75,19,126.The Recovery Rate has increased to 92.79%.
In another milestone, India has crossed 12 crore cumulative tests. 11,53,294 tests have been conducted in the last 24 hours in the country.
The trend of daily low cases has been made possible by an exponential increase in the testing infrastructure.
High testing has aided in early identification of the infected population, thus preventing the transmission of the virus to the non-infected.
The New Daily cases continue to be less than 50,000.
77% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 6,718 newly recovered cases closely followed by the 6,698 figure achieved by Kerala. They are followed by 6,157 recoveries in Delhi.
The top 10 States and UTs have reported 78% of the new cases.
Delhi has reported the highest daily new cases at 7,830. It is followed by Kerala with 6,010 cases.
Ten States/UTs account for 79% of the COVID fatalities. 512 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours. Total Case Fatality Rate stands at 1.48% and continues its downwards trajectory.
Maharashtra saw the most casualties at 110. Delhi and West Bengal follows with 83 and 53 new deaths, respectively.
Ministry of Culture
Shri G.Kishan Reddy to inaugurate Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers from 21st to 25th June .
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of India’s independence and on the occasion of World Music Day, Sangeet Natak Akademi is presenting Jyotirgamaya- a festival to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the country, including street performers, train entertainers, performers attached to temples, etc. Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER , Shri G.Kishan Reddy will inaugurate the festival.
The festival is being envisaged with the noble aim of sensitising people about the need to safeguard the craft of making as well as the skill of playing rare musical instruments, and to give a voice to ‘unheard’ artistes who hardly ever see the limelight. This is a unique endeavour of Sangeet Natak Akademi to salvage the dying performing arts of India and the initiative will persist beyond the festivities of World Music Day.
Music flows in every street and corner of India. It is not uncommon to find wayfarers playing their flute and clappers under the open sky, come rain or shine, who are seldom thanked for the momentary escape they provide from the humdrum of everyday life. We also have a plethora of rare musical instruments that are slowly fading away from the public domain owing to their shrinking popularity and diminishing tutelage.
A hunt for ‘unheard’ talents was organised for the festival through a call to action. Entrants were requested to send a small clip of their performance along with their details. Prominent institutions of music, cultural centres, SNA awardees and eminent musicians were also requested to locate and identify such rare talent. After reviewing all the entries and considering the recommendations sent, a total of 75 performances were selected for the 5-day festival from 21-25 June 2022.
A 5-day workshop on the making of rare musical instruments is being conducted which will prove to be both educational as well as interactive. Artistes from all corners of the country will participate in this festival.
The Akademi has a gallery of musical instruments, masks and puppets in Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. A live exhibition displaying the making of musical instruments by craftsmen will be open for each day of the festival. Entry is free for all.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
More than 80 crore NFSA beneficiaries will be provided additional 80 LMTs of foodgrains under the PMGKAY scheme 2021
PMGKAY scheme announced for the month of May and June 2021, in line with the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the poor and to ameliorate the hardships faced by the poor and needy due to Covid-19 situation
Total Approx. 179 LMT foodgrains for NFSA & PMGKAY scheme will be supplied to States/UTs in May and June 2021: Shri Pandey
Food Corporation of India under Government of India is fully geared and has adequate availability of stocks of food grains: Secretary, DFPD
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to the poor and to ameliorate the hardships faced by the poor and needy due to Covid-19 situation, the PMGKAY scheme is announced by the Government of Indiaby the Union Government for the month of May and June 2021.The Secretary Department of Food & Public Distribution Shri Shudhanshu Pandey today briefed the media personsabout the announced Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
Under this scheme it has been decided to allocate free-of-cost food grains @ 5 Kg per person per month to nearly 80 Crore beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act, 2013 . This allocation would be over and above NFSA foodgrains for next two months i.e. May and June 2021 on the same pattern as the earlier “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana ”.
In his opening remarks, Shri Pandey informed that the Food Corporation of India will be providing additional 80 LMT foodgrains in the month of May and June 2021, under the special scheme to respective State/ UT Governments, in addition to their regular NFSA allocation.
Shri Pandey further added that approximately 179 LMT foodgrains, for NFSA & this scheme will have to be supplied in May and June 2021 for which FCI is fully geared and has adequate availability of stocks of food grain in States/UTs.
Further he added that the planned movement of stocks of foodgrains procured in Kharif Marketing season 2020-21 and ongoing procurement in Rabi Marketing season 2021-22, will take care of any requirements during this period.
Under this special scheme, around 80 Crore NFSA beneficiaries covered under both categories of NFSA, namely Antyodaya Anna Yojana  and Priority Householders , will be provided with an additional quota of free-of-cost foodgrains  at a scale of 5 Kg per person per month, over and above their regular monthly entitlements under NFSA.
The Secretary informed that during 2020-21, Government of India had announced PMGKAY-I  and PMGKAY-II  under which 104 LMT wheat and 201 LMT rice, total 305 LMT foodgrains were successfully supplied by FCI to the respective State/ UT governments he added.
Click here for PPT
President's Secretariat
President’s Ram Navami Greetings
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Ram Navami has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the fellow citizens.
The birthday of Lord Shri Ram is celebrated as Ram Navami with great fervour. As we strive for justice and human dignity, we find the ideals of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram of great support. Lord Shri Ram taught us how to live a virtuous life. His entire life and his teachings of righteousness, truthfulness, and moderation keep inspiring us.
On this occasion, let us take a pledge to inculcate the ideals of Lord Ram in our lives and to make united efforts towards building a glorious India.”
Click here to see the President's message in Hindi
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Child Care Institutions
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is administering the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015  which is the primary legislation for ensuring safety, security, dignity and well-being of children. The Act provides for protection of children in need of care and protection and those in conflict with law by catering to their basic needs through care, protection, development, treatment and social re-integration. It defines standards of care and protection to secure the best interest of child.
Under the JJ Act, 2015 , the Child Welfare Committees have been empowered to take decisions with regard to the children in need of care and protection, keeping their best interest in mind. They are also mandated to monitor the functioning of the Child Care Institutions . Similarly, the Juvenile Justice Boards are empowered to take decisions regarding the welfare of children in conflict with law . At the national and state level, the JJ Act, 2015 provides the National/State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights to monitor the implementation of the Act . The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights  was constituted in 2007 to ensure protection of rights of all children.
Under section 54 of the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015, the State Governments have to appoint Inspection Committees and under section 53, to assess the basic facilities and infrastructure of the Institution for maintaining their standards. Also section 32 to 34 of JJ Act, 2015 mentions the procedure for mandatory reporting including offence for non-reporting and penalty. Amendments in JJ Act in 2021 have made District Magistrate as the nodal authority in district for child care and protection. He also has powers of inspection of CCIs.
Further, The Ministry regularly follows up with the State/ UT Governments so as to ensure that Child Care Institutions  adhere to standards of care as per the JJ Act, 2015 provisions. Various advisories have been sent to all State/UTs regarding mandatory inspection of all CCIs.
The Ministry is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely Mission Vatsalya to support to States and UT Governments for delivering services for children in need of care and in difficult circumstances, including for the children in Child Care Institutions , which provide/support for boarding & lodging; age-appropriate education; access to vocational training; recreation; health care; counselling etc. Under the scheme guidelines, States/UTs have been instructed for mandatory Police verification of the CCI staff and other staff engaged at State and District level, prior to their appointment to prevent such abuse.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Publications Division organises special book exhibition during National Science Week , in Mumbai
10 to 90% discount on Books
Mumbai, 21 February 2022
Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, is organising a special book exhibition on the occasion of National Science Week at Sathe College, Parle East, Mumbai. The book exhibition will be open for public from 22 to 28 February 2022 from 10.30 am to 6 pm.
Books on science and many other subjects published by Publications Division will be available at special discounted rates. A minimum of 10 to a maximum of 90 per percent discount will be given on the purchase of books during this exhibition. Books available in Marathi, Hindi and English.
Publications Division is a leading publishing house of the Government of India. Publications Division has a collection of books on history, art, literature, culture, finance, science and sports, Gandhian literature, children's literature as well as speeches of national leaders, autobiographies of renowned personalities available for sale at reasonable price.PIB Mumbai | ST/DL/DR
Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
(Visitor Counter : 146
Ministry of Textiles
Special Package to Boost Export of Textiles
India has the potential to become one stop sourcing destination for brands and retailers from ASEAN. There are opportunities for textile manufacturers from ASEAN to invest here and cater to domestic market as well as exports because of competitive advantages available in India including availability of raw material, trained man-power and presence of the entire textile value chain. Further, 100% FDI is allowed in the textile sector under automatic route.
To increase exports of textile and apparel, Government has announced a Special Package for garments and made-ups sectors. The package offers labour law reforms, additional incentives under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme , enhanced duty drawback coverage and relaxation of Section 80JJAA of Income Tax Act. Further, the rates under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme  have been enhanced from 2% to 4% for apparel and made-ups from 1st November 2017.
Products such as fibre, yarn and fabric in the textile value chain are being strengthened and made competitive through various schemes like Powertex for fabric segment, ATUFS for all segments except spinning and Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks  for all segments. Government is also providing interest rate subvention for pre and post shipment credit for the textile sector and gives assistance to exporters under Market Access Initiative  Scheme.
Further, following steps are being taken by the Government for promoting the export of Handloom and Handicrafts:
-
Assistance for marketing study, branding, participation in Fairs and Exhibitions, Buyer-Seller Meets in India and abroad etc. through Marketing and other Schemes.
-
setting up of 8 mega clusters in the country for increasing manufacturing and exports.
-
providing skill upgradation training to artisans and carpet weavers.
-
refunding excise and customs duties for importing inputs through Duty Drawback channel.
-
Providing assistance for manufacturing new and Innovative designs as per need.
-
Providing modern and improved tools to improve the production technique of artisans.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Textiles, Ajay Tamta, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 107.22 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 12.75 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalizationofthe COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
|
|
VACCINE DOSES
|
|

|
|
SUPPLIED
|
|
1,07,22,89,365
|
|
BALANCE AVAILABLE
|
|
12,75,29,984
More than 107.22 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 12.75Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.